Tender

Human Cell Atlas creative commission for the Tomorrow Gallery

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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21 Feb 2025 at 08:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group is inviting tenders for a creative commission titled "Human Cell Atlas creative commission for the Tomorrow Gallery." This project, classified under the category of Artistic Services (CPV code 92312000 and 92312250), aims to transform a prominent area within the museum to showcase the Human Cell Atlas initiative. The procurement process is in the Tender Amendment stage with the deadline for submission set for 17 March 2025. The contract will begin on 30 June 2025 and extend until 31 January 2027. The project location spans the United Kingdom, Europe, and several overseas territories, including the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for artists, makers, and designers who wish to engage with cutting-edge scientific themes and increase their visibility. The project is ideal for businesses willing to devise a bold and engaging artistic response, highlighting groundbreaking scientific discoveries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate. The selected commission will not only be a central exhibit in a high-traffic gallery but will also be accompanied by multimedia content, potentially leading to further exhibition opportunities and professional recognition within the art and science communities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Human Cell Atlas creative commission for the Tomorrow Gallery

Notice Description

Introduction : Tomorrow: The Bennett Gallery will be the Science Museum's new landmark gallery exploring how today's scientific discoveries are shaping our future. It will be the destination for our audiences to discover and learn about the most exciting and impactful science stories transforming lives today and extending what we know about ourselves, our home and our universe. This project will transform one of our most prominent and highly visited locations, currently home to the Exploring Space gallery, where 80% of our audience pours through the museum every day. The gallery will create a step-change in how we excite, inspire, and engage our audiences with current science, technology and innovation. We regularly work with artists, makers and designers across our sites, adding to the permanent collection, developing exhibitions and galleries, and contributing to our events programme. Invitation to the artist, maker or designer : We are seeking a bold, vibrant response to the themes raised by the Human Cell Atlas (HCA) initiative to be as a centrepiece of the gallery The Human Cell Atlas project is a global consortium of scientists striving to map every cell in the human body to transform our understanding of health and find new ways of diagnosing and treating disease. We wish to showcase one of biology's most ambitious and significant projects and speak to the role scientific enquiry plays in revealing what it is to be human. In engaging with the HCA's mission, this piece also plays a role in evoking a sense of unfolding scale that emerges across the gallery, from genes and cells to cosmic objects. There is an exciting opportunity to explore how our curious and energetic visitors might engage with the physical form of such a piece. Featured alongside the artwork will be a film about the project as well as a selection of cell images. This will be a 2 stage process, Shortlisted practitioners will be asked to submit a visual concept as part of a second stage selection process, providing information on budget, programme and design. Additional information: You can view our tender documents here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home or, if preferred, you can request the tender documents by emailing Procurement@sciencemuseum.ac.uk. Please send proposals by email to procurement@sciencemuseum.ac.uk by no later than 17 March 2025 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5e2f121-b948-4a16-8ded-9b24db56253a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92312000 - Artistic services

92312250 - Services provided by individual artists

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 2DD
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

Notice Documents

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